TV-Series
Description
Kyouhei Kannazuki is a supporting character in Date A Live II, serving as the vice-commander of the airship Fraxinus and the second-in-command of the organization Ratatoskr. He is a 28-year-old man with tall stature, long blonde hair, and light brown eyes, typically dressed in a well-fitted white suit with black and blue accents, which gives him a polished and gentlemanly appearance.
Kannazuki presents a sharp and fascinating duality. On the surface, he maintains elegant manners and speaks with a calm, refined tone. However, beneath this composed exterior lies an unabashed and devoted masochist. His most defining trait is his extreme adoration for his superior, Commander Kotori Itsuka. He constantly provokes her with outrageous and often perverted remarks, specifically to incur her wrath and receive punishment, which he accepts with an ecstatic, joyful expression. This behavior extends to his professional role; during mission control for Shido Itsuka's dates, Kannazuki frequently disregards logical strategies in favor of selecting options that align with his own eccentric tastes, much to the frustration of the rest of the crew.
Despite his bewildering and often comedic antics, Kannazuki is an exceptionally capable and reliable individual when the situation demands it. His true motivations are rooted in his desire to serve Kotori, whom he regards as the perfect master to satisfy his masochistic needs. Before joining Ratatoskr, he was a renowned elite captain within the Anti-Spirit Team (AST), a testament to his tactical genius and mastery of Realizer units. He left the AST specifically to find a suitable master to serve, and this background explains his profound competence in combat and command.
In the story, Kannazuki acts as the executive officer aboard the Fraxinus, primarily responsible for overseeing operations and assisting Shido from the command center. His role becomes more critical during combat scenarios, where his former AST experience proves invaluable. He has demonstrated the ability to pilot a Command Realizer with a stress output that would burn out an average Wizard and has effectively commanded the Fraxinus in Kotori's absence. His strategic acumen allows him to hold his own against formidable foes, including the world's strongest Wizard, Ellen Mira Mathers, showcasing that his perverse personality belies a sharp and calculating mind.
Kannazuki has several key relationships that define his place in the story. His dynamic with Kotori Itsuka is central; while she treats him with visible disgust and physical abuse for his behavior, she possesses absolute trust in his abilities and relies on him as her most dependable subordinate. He shares a friendly, if professional, relationship with Shido Itsuka, though he occasionally attempts to steer Shido's dating advice toward his own peculiar preferences. He also holds a one-sided rivalry with the ship's AI, MARIA, viewing her as a competitor for the position of Kotori's right hand. Later in the series, his character develops a personal life, as he falls in love at first sight with Tamae Okamine and eventually marries her.
Regarding his notable abilities, Kannazuki is considered one of Ratatoskr's most exceptional Realizer users. His skills, honed during his tenure as an AST captain, allow him to control powerful military-grade technology and tactical systems with immense proficiency. In emergencies, he can take direct manual control of the Fraxinus itself, a task that requires extraordinary concentration and skill, proving that his competence fully matches his commanding officer's trust in him.
Kannazuki presents a sharp and fascinating duality. On the surface, he maintains elegant manners and speaks with a calm, refined tone. However, beneath this composed exterior lies an unabashed and devoted masochist. His most defining trait is his extreme adoration for his superior, Commander Kotori Itsuka. He constantly provokes her with outrageous and often perverted remarks, specifically to incur her wrath and receive punishment, which he accepts with an ecstatic, joyful expression. This behavior extends to his professional role; during mission control for Shido Itsuka's dates, Kannazuki frequently disregards logical strategies in favor of selecting options that align with his own eccentric tastes, much to the frustration of the rest of the crew.
Despite his bewildering and often comedic antics, Kannazuki is an exceptionally capable and reliable individual when the situation demands it. His true motivations are rooted in his desire to serve Kotori, whom he regards as the perfect master to satisfy his masochistic needs. Before joining Ratatoskr, he was a renowned elite captain within the Anti-Spirit Team (AST), a testament to his tactical genius and mastery of Realizer units. He left the AST specifically to find a suitable master to serve, and this background explains his profound competence in combat and command.
In the story, Kannazuki acts as the executive officer aboard the Fraxinus, primarily responsible for overseeing operations and assisting Shido from the command center. His role becomes more critical during combat scenarios, where his former AST experience proves invaluable. He has demonstrated the ability to pilot a Command Realizer with a stress output that would burn out an average Wizard and has effectively commanded the Fraxinus in Kotori's absence. His strategic acumen allows him to hold his own against formidable foes, including the world's strongest Wizard, Ellen Mira Mathers, showcasing that his perverse personality belies a sharp and calculating mind.
Kannazuki has several key relationships that define his place in the story. His dynamic with Kotori Itsuka is central; while she treats him with visible disgust and physical abuse for his behavior, she possesses absolute trust in his abilities and relies on him as her most dependable subordinate. He shares a friendly, if professional, relationship with Shido Itsuka, though he occasionally attempts to steer Shido's dating advice toward his own peculiar preferences. He also holds a one-sided rivalry with the ship's AI, MARIA, viewing her as a competitor for the position of Kotori's right hand. Later in the series, his character develops a personal life, as he falls in love at first sight with Tamae Okamine and eventually marries her.
Regarding his notable abilities, Kannazuki is considered one of Ratatoskr's most exceptional Realizer users. His skills, honed during his tenure as an AST captain, allow him to control powerful military-grade technology and tactical systems with immense proficiency. In emergencies, he can take direct manual control of the Fraxinus itself, a task that requires extraordinary concentration and skill, proving that his competence fully matches his commanding officer's trust in him.